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BHARATIYA VIDTYA BHAVANBANGALORE

List of special innovative programmes for Platinum Jubilee of BVB and

125th Birth anniversary of Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi

BVB’s Platinum Jubilee Logo Launch (July 7, 2012)

Views and Reviews of the following eminent personalities on BVB (Video tape)

(1) H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka

(2) Sri. Mannadey, Noted singer

(3) Smt. Vyjayanti Mala, Renowned Cine Artiste and Bharatanatyam exponent.

(4) Justice M.N. Venkatachalaiah, former Chief Justice of India

(5) Prof G. Venkatasubbaiah, Ace Lexicographer

(6) H.E. Sri. E.S. L. Narasimhan, Governor of Andhrapradesh

(7) H.H. Jayendra Saraswati of Kanchi Mutt

(8) Prof U.R. Anantha Murthy, Jnanapeet Awardee

(9) Dr. Veerendra Heggade Dharmadhikari, Dharmasthala

(10) Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Corporate Affairs.

(11) Dr. M. Rama Jois, former Governor of Punjab & Haryana.

(12) Sri. Kuldip Nayar, Veteran journalist

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(13) H.H. Sri Sri. Ravishankar, Art of Living

(14) Sri. N. Narayana Murthy, Infosys,

(15) Sri. Raj Mohan Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

(16) Smt. Padma Subramaniyam, Eminent Dancer

(17) Smt. Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni, Grand daughter of Mahatma Gandhi

(18) Smt. Girija Devi, Hidustani Vocalist

(19) Sri. Sunil Kothari, Artist

Presentation of annual Prof V.K. Gokak award (Sept 2, 2012)

Bangalore Bhavan’s Platinum Jubilee celebration in Rajbhavan (Nov 6, 2012)

An evening of Ethnic Dances and Music (Dec 14, 2012)

Golden Jubilee of Bangalore Kendra of BVB at Ravindra Kalakshetra (Dec 17, 2012)

Dr. K.M. Munshi 125th Birth Centenary Celebration at Banquet Hall of Rajbhavan

(Dec 30, 2012)

Maha Maya (Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy) (Jan 4,5,6, 2013)

Drama - Nanagyako Dowtu (Jan 19, 2013)

Contemporary Political Theory (March 10, 2013)

Installetion of Bhavan’s Aadhara Sthamba (March 25, 2013)

(April 6, 2013)

Sangeetha Vijaya in Kincha Auditorium, BVB (Apr 9, 2013)

Dhaatu Puppet Festival 2013, Indiranagar (Apr 12, 13, 14 ; 2013)

Pranayama Kundaliniyoga ( Lec -dem) ( June 21, 2013)

‘Dasarapada’ Bhakti Sangeetha (June 27, 2013)

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The Unveiling of a bronze bust of Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi

Inauguration of Dr. K.M. Munshi Institute of Art & Culture

Release of Book ‘Gandhi in Sanskrit Literature’

Release of 21 Audio CDs related to Indian Culture (June 12, 2013)

Veda-Samvada - A unique eight day National Conference on Vedic Literature

(July 21-28, 2013) collection of 50 DVDs.

Gandhi Institute of Free Computer Education (Sep 15, 2013) (Permanent Institute)

‘Gombe Habba ‘ (Oct 5, 2013)

Wild Life Photography Exhibition and Presentation of E. Hanumantha Rao Memorial

Award. (Oct 6, 2013)

Bhavan’s Dr. K.M. Munshi Institute for Good Governance (Oct 17, 2013) (Permanent Institute)

Hindustani Music Concert (Oct 26, 2013)

Bhavan Sangeetha Nrityotsava - An evening of Music and Dance at Glass House, Rajbhavan.

(Nov 6, 2013)

Kalasrujan (BVB Nagpur Kendra) (Nov 30, 2013)

An evening of Music and Dance - Honouring Senior Journalist Sri. S.N. Chandrasekhar.

(Nov 30, 2013)

Bhavan’s Veda study circle inaugurated (Permanent Institute)

Translation of K.M. Munshi 21 books to Kannada.

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1. TRAINED TUTORS MORE URGENT THAN BLDGS, AVERS MOILY 1

2. MUNSHIJI'S SOLID CONTRIBUTION RECALLED ON HIS 125TH B' DAY 4

3. GOVERNOR H R BHARDWAJ'S HEARTY GREETINGS 8

4. GOVERNMENT MOOTS IDEA TO FETE BHAVAN ON TWIN JUBILEES 9

5. “LET NOBLE THOUGHTS COME TO US FROM EVERY SIDE” - RIG VEDA 1-89-I 12

6. GOVERNOR ALL PRAISE FOR BHAVAN’S ACHIEVEMENTS 13

7. DANCERS FROM INDONESIA REGALE A LARGE TURN OUT 22

8. GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE BANGALORE KENDRA 24

9. THIRD DIMENSION TO PLATINUM JUBILEE, 125TH B’DAY OF MUNSHIJI 27

10. BVB : 75 YEARS OF EMPOWERING STUDENTS 29

11. VALUE-BASED EDUCATION WAS MUNSHI’S AIM : BHARDWAJ 32

12. VALUE BASED EDUCATION IS MUNSHIJI’S AIM BHARDWAJ 35

13. DAATU PUPPETS CAPTIVATE VIEWERS OF EVERY SHADE 39

14. SANGEETHA VIJAYA LIVE MUSIC CONCERTON APRIL 9. 44

15. MUNSHI’S VARIED SERVICES TO FULFILL BAPU’S IDEALS RECALLED 45

16. VEDAS NOT GIVEN THEIR DUE, BEMOANS GOVERNOR 50

17. MOVE A FOOT TO MAKE VEDA - SAMVADA A REGULAR FEATURE 55

18. GANDHI INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION & INFO TECH. COMES TO BANGALORE 67

19. CM’s CRITERIA FOR GOOD, PURPOSEFUL, GOVERNANCE 71

20. NOTED DANCER URGES YOUTH TO KEEP OUR HERITAGE ALIVE 74

21. BHAVAN MOOTS NEW JOB-ORIENTED COURSES: JOINT MoU INKED WITH TWO NGOs 77

22. SPEAKERS LAUDAUTHOR’S DEBUTWITH HIS CLASSIC NOVEL 79

CONTENTS

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TRAINED TUTORS MORE URGENTTHAN BLDGS, AVERS MOILY

Launching the Platinum Jubilee Logo by Padmabhushana Dr. B. Saroja Devi, well-knon cine artiste, Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director,BVB, Sri. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Corporate Affairs, Sri. U.R. Anantha Murthy, Jnanapeeth Awardee,

Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, Chairman, BVB, Mysore Kendra, Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB Karnataka,Sri. S.N. Subba Rao, Principal, H.B. College and Sri. Peeyush Jain, Treasurer, BVB, Bangalore join her.

A fervent plea to Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

to produce teachers of international standard wasmade by Sri. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Ministerfor Corporate Affairs.

Speaking at a function in the Bhavan inconnection with its Platinum Jubilee whichcoincides with the 125th birthday of K.M.Munshi, its founder and visualiser, on July 7,Sri Moily opined that promoting education doesnot end with setting up institutions and putting upimposing buildings. The more important task is tohave teachers who could imbue in children highideals and cultural values. “Today we see a dearthof such teachers” he observed.

Hence the Vidya Bhavan which is engaged inpromoting education and culture will do well topay utmost importance to teacher’ training, hedeclared.

Paying handsome tribute to KulapatiMunshi’s contribution in upholding the cultural

heritage of the country. Sri. Moily said as onewho was known for his liberal outlook Munshijiwas a cultural Titan who played a significant rolein designing the national flag. “His part in theintegration of the country is equally noteworthy”,he pointed out.

More importantly, Sri. Moily said byinvolving himself in literary pursuits, Sri. Munshihad become a model to our youth… “I wish suchideals get imbibed in our youth today”, he added.

Dr. U.R. Anantha Murthy, the JnanapeethAwardee, who was the chief guest, pointed outthat the poets and writers of today are limitingthemselves to the area of their own language.

Because of this, he said, it has not beenpossible for them to identify themselves at theglobal level. In this context it is creditable that theBhavan is engaged in translating the works of onelanguage into others.

Referring to the multi-faceted personality ofDr.Munshi, Dr. Ananthamurthy, said his concern

for environmental balance deservesspecial mention.

In the well-attendedprogramme which was verily thecurtain riser for the twin events,Sri. Moily released 26 books ofDr. Munshi in Kannada translation.The titles were published by theBhavan’s Mysore Kendra.

The well-known cine-artistePadmabushana Dr. B. Saroja Devilaunched the Logo to mark thedouble event. Sri. N. Ramanuja,Chairman, Bhavan Karnataka andSri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVBwere those among thedistinguished people present on theoccasion.

Sri. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister of Corporate Affairs being honoured by Sri. Peeyush Jain, Treasurer, BVB,while Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB Karnataka, Padmabushana Dr. B. Saroja Devi and

Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, Chairman, BVB, Mysore Kendra look on

Dr. U.R. Anantha Murthy, Jnanapeeta awardee being honoured by

Sri. Peeyush Jain, Treasurer, BVB,

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MUNSHIJI'S SOLID CONTRIBUTION RECALLED ONHIS 125TH B' DAY

The Bangalore Kendra of BharatiyaVidya Bhavan found in its annual Nanjaiah SettyMemorial Lecture, under the joint auspices withthe Sai Grace Foundation, an ideal launching padto herald the 125th birthday celebrations ofKulapati K M Munshi, its visionary founder.Nor could there have been a better way to launch

the year-long celebrations than to pay wholesometributes to his immeasurable contribution.

And who else could be more appropriate todischarge this awesome task than Sri H N Dastur,Executive Secretary and Director General ofBhavan World Wide. Equally significant is thefact that this sacred function on July 14 had

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His Excellency Dr H R Bhardwaj, Governorof Karnataka, as Chief Guest.

Recalling his fairly long association withSri Munshiji, Sri Dastur said he was a busy man,but found time for multifarious tasks he set

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka being honoured by Sri. Y.N. Gangadhara Setty, Managing Trustee,Sai Grace Foundation, while Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB Karnataka, looks on

before himself. What is more important,according to him, is that he saw the fulfillmentof his dream of the country’s cultural renaissance.

It is the Bhavan he founded so fondly thatcame in handy to achieve this task through its

Sri. H.N. Dastur, Executive Secretary and Director General, BVB, Worldwide along withthe members of Bhavan during the lunch hosted in his honour.

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Sri. H.N. Dastur, Executive Secretary and Director General, BVB, Worldwide being honoured by Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman,BVB Karnataka while H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka looks on.

Sri. H.N. Dastur, Executive Secretary and Director General, BVB, Worldwide speaking duringSri Yadalam Nanjaiah Setty Memorial Lecture

far-flung branches and the educational, culturaland literary pursuits through institutions thatsprouted out of them.

Humbly confessing that however much hemay try, his portrait of the man and his missionmight remain incomplete, Sri Dastur describedMunshiji as a man of fertile imagination,profound scholarship, aesthetic creativity and a

good sense of humour. He explained that allthese faculities are found in good measure in hiswritings in Hindi, Gujarati and English. Munshijihas to his credit 126 books, many of them havingseen more than one edition, he added.

Though known as a builder of institutions,Sri Dastur described that Munshiji’s greatestcontribution was literature. As solid, Sri Dastur

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felt, was Munshiji’s contribution in the draftingof the country’s constitution. All of which,he pointed out, went to show that ‘he gave hisfullest to every cause he espoused, eachemerging as the best in that direction’.

As the Chief Guest, Dr.Bhardwaj said thatthough Munshiji was a descendant of the Bhrugulineage, he was an ardent follower of Arya Samajand was in favour of widow marriage. Despite theprevailing move towards the formation of Stateson linguistic lines, Sri Munshi had not approvedit, as he believed that a fuller interaction shouldbe fostered to promote national integration.

Sri N Ramanuja, Chairman, BhavanKarnataka who presided recalled how the

Kendras in Bangalore and elsewhere in theState had been incessantly working to realizethe objective of the Bhavan through theirvarious schemes and projects.

Earlier, after invocation, Sri K G Raghavan,Hon. Secretary, welcomed the gathering.Sri H N Suresh, Director, proposed vote ofthanks.

Sri Yadalam Gangadhara Setty, Chairman,Sai Grace Foundation, Sri. K. Jairaj, FormerAdditional Chief Secretary, Govt of Karnataka,and Chairman, Bhavan's Programmes andProjects committee and Sri V N Narayanan,Editor ‘Bhavan’s Journal’ were among thedignitaries who graced the occasion.

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka, addressing the gathering. Seated from the left Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB,Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary, BVB, Sri. H.N. Dastur, Executive Secretary and Director General, BVB, Worldwide,

Sri. Y.N. Gangadhara Setty, Managing Trustee, Sai Grace Foundation, Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB,Sri. K. Jairaj, Retd Additional Chief Secretary, Govt of Karnataka.

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GOVERNOR H R BHARDWAJ'SHEARTY GREETINGS

Dr. H R Bhardwaj

I am very happy that Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee this year.

Incidentally, it also happens to be the one hundred

and twenty fifth birth anniversary of Kulapati,

Dr K M Munshi, on 30th December, 2012.

So this year is very significant, for us, because

Dr. K M Munshi, founded Vidya Bhavan with the

vision of value based education in India. The very

concept of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and its

philosophy pursued through the Kulapati is that

India should remain associated and linked with

its ethical and moral values which are enshrined

in our Vedic tradition. And he also provided

modern education with a spiritual base. This was

his unique thinking, which was his own.

Many people from various religions got

associated with this movement and it became a

very powerful force, it is still being the hope

for a good system of education in the country.

India is a country of saints and spiritual giants.

So we cannot conceive a society devoid of

spirituality. Yet, we want to build a modern India.

In this pursuit, Dr. Munshi shall be our guide and

philosopher.

I had the unique distinction to know

Dr. K M Munshi when he briefly practiced law

and assisted him in one or two matters. So, I had

the occasion to know how Dr. Munshi became

such a big leader, philosopher, and freedom

fighter, meeting the constitutionalist needs to

practice.

He said ‘I am building Bharatiya Vidya

Bhavan and I work only for Vidya Bhavan. I was

so happy to see the dedication of the Kulapati and

I also started taking interest in Bharatiya Vidya

Bhavan in New Delhi.

This has been a great institution and

I am so happy today that I am still associated

with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. We are happy that

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, although slowly and

steadily is getting firm roots in the educational

system of our country. We wish that this very

system be adopted in the country as part of our

education programme.

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GOVERNMENT MOOTS IDEA TO FETE

BHAVAN ON TWIN JUBILEESDiscussions are afoot at the Government

level to celebrate the 75th anniversary ofBharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the 125th birthdayof its founder, Dr. K M Munshi. The salientfeature of which will be a seminar on issuesrelating to the judiciary.

This was disclosed by Sri S Suresh Kumar,Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs,on the sidelines of a function at the Bhavan onSeptember 3.

The function was jointly organized by theBhavan and the Prof V K Gokak VangmayaTrust. The occasion was presentation of theannual Prof V K Gokak award to well-knownKannada litterateur, former President ofKarnataka Sahitya Academy and student ofProf. Gokak, Dr.Gurlinga Kapase, in recognitionof his services to the language.

Giving away the award, Sri Suresh Kumarobserved that if the Bangalore University hadproceeded on the lines laid out by Dr. Gokak,it would have been the, ‘Oxford University ofIndia’. But alas, it has fallen to bad ways and haslost the chance to be one of the best universities,he rued.

Referring to Dr. Gokak’s masterpiece“Bharata Sindhu Rashmi” – a book of collectionof articles which was released on the occasion,the Minister said the Department of Kannada andCulture would do well to bring out the 35,000-line classic which won for Dr. Gokak theJnanpeeth award in Gamaka format.

Dr. Pradhan Gurudutt, Chairman of KuvempuBhasha Bharathi, Mysore, released the bookentitled ‘Dr V K Gokakara Bharatha SindhuRashmi – Ondu Vivechane” - collection of select

Dr. Gurulinga Kapase receiving Prof. V.K. Gokak Award from Sri. Suresh Kumar Hon'ble Minister for Law and ParliamentaryAffairs,Karnataka, others from the L-R Sri. Pradhan Gurudatt, Sri. Y.N. Gangadhara Setty, Sri. H.N. Suresh and Sri. Anil Gokak

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articles by critics and edited by Dr. Gokak’schildren Dr.Yashoda N Bhat and Sri Anil Gokak,a retired IAS officer. He described Dr. Gokakas a rare writer who had come out with scholarlyworks both in Kannada and English, running intoover 75 volumes.

Dr. Yashoda Bhat opined that the book couldbe a guide to those seeking to study Kannadalanguage.

Replying to the felicitations, Dr. Kapase, aprolific Kannada writer who received the Gokakaward instituted by Vinayaka Gokak VangmayaTrust, said that he considered it as the highestaward he had got in life. He described Dr. Gokakas a writer known for bold experimentation.

Earlier, after a recitation of select versesfrom Dr. Gokak’s classic work by GamakiM A Jayarama Rao, Sri H N Suresh, Director,BVB, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Anil Gokakintroduced Dr. Kapase, the award-winner andthe book set to be released. Sri K G Raghavan,Bhavan’s Secretary, read out the citation presentedto the Awardee.

Sri Y N Gangadhara Setty, President of theTrust was one of the dignitaries present at thefunction.

Sri C N Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director,Bhavan who compered the programme, proposeda vote of thanks.

Cordially invite you to the launch of the celebrations for

Platinum Jubilee of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavanand

125th Birth Anniversary of Founder Dr. K.M. MunshiWith

Bhavana Sangeetha NrityotsavaAn evening of Music and Dance

Bharatiya Vidya BhavanBengaluru

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Chief Guest

Dr. H. R. BhardwajHis Excellency the Governor of Karnataka

Guests of HonourSrimat Swami Harshanandaji MaharajPresident, Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore

Justice Dr. M.N. VenkatachalaiahFormer Chief Justice of India

Shri D. VenkateshmurthyWorshipful Mayor of Bengaluru

Dr. Sudha MurtyChairperson, Infosys Foundation

All are cordially invited

Sri Ramprasad, I.A.S.Secretary to Governor,Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru

Dr. Mahesh Joshi, I.B.S.Addl. Director General

Doordarshan, Bengaluru

Sri K.R. Ramakrishna K.A.S.,Commissioner, Dept. of

Kannada & CultureGovt. of Karnataka

Bharatiya Vidya BhavanSri N. Ramanuja

Chairman

Station DirectorBengaluru

All India Radio

Smt. Sarala UnnikrishnanRegional Director

ICCR, Govt. of India

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, was founded in

1938 by the illustrious philosopher statesman,

thinker, writer, constitution maker and Father

of the Indian Cultural Renaissance, Kulapati

Dr. Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, with the

blessings of Mahatma Gandhi.

Bhavan has now emerged as the largest

National Institution with an international

outlook, totally apolitical.By virtue of its

contributions in its chosen area of service,

Bhavan is recognized by the Government of

India as “An Institution of National

Eminence”. It was awarded the Gandhi

Peace Prize for 2002.

In the education field, Bhavan is

recognized and preferred as a premier

educational institution of the country with

over 2,00,000 students benefitting annually

nationwide.

Bhavan’s publications number over 1800

as of now, authored by thinkers, philosophers,

saints, scientists and historians of national and

international repute.

Bhavan’s periodicals include Bhavan’s

Journal - English Fortnightly, Navneet - Hindi

Monthly, Navneet Samarpan - Gujarati

“LET NOBLE THOUGHTS COME TO US FROM EVERY SIDE”- RIG VEDA 1-89-I

monthly, Samvid - Sanskrit Quarterly and

Bharatiya Vidya - Research journal and

Dimdima - a children’s magazine.

In the words of the founder Dr. Munshi,

“The Bhavan is growing because it is

ceaselessly striving to satisfy to some extent,

the hunger created by our renaissance in

sensitive minds to recapture the fundamental

values of our culture in a form suited to

modern conditions, cutting across political,

religious and socio-economic barriers.”

Bhavan upholds our ancient concepts:

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - The World is one

Family, Sarva Dharma Samabhava - Equal

respect for all religions and Aano Bhadrah

Krutavoyantu Vishwataha - Let noble thoughts

come to us from every side.

Bhavan’s Bangalore Kendra is striving

with its manifold activities to further the

cause and the dream cherished by its founder.

We therefore invite you to join us in

continuing this pious and sacred campaign

and thus strengthen Bhavan in its relentless

efforts.

We welcome you affectionately into the

Bhavan family.

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H.E. DR. H.R. BHARDWAJ, GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA, LIGHTING THE LAMP TO MARK THE INAUGURATION OF BHAVAN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

CELEBRATIONS WHILE DIGNITIRIES ON DIAS FROM LEFT SRI. H.N. SURESH, DIRECTOR, BVB, SRI. H.K. KEJRIWAL, VICE-CHAIRMAN, BVB,SRI. K.G. RAGHAVAN, HON. SECRETARY, BVB, SMT. SUDHA NARAYANAMURTHY, CHAIRPERSON, INFOSYS FOUNDATION, JUSTICE DR. M.N.

VENKATACHALAIAH, FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA, JUSTICE K. SRIDHAR RAO, JUDGE, HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, SRI. N. RAMANUJA,CHAIRMAN, BVB, AND DR. MAHESH JOSHI, ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL, DOORDARSHAN, BANGALORE .

“The Raj Bhavan is a property of the peopleof Karnataka and there is every justificationfor holding functions in its venue”, GovernorH R Bhardwaj has declared.

Speaking at the Platinum Jubileecelebrations of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,organized jointly along with Raj Bhavan,Doordarshan, All India Radio, Department ofKannada & Culture, ICCR, BBMP, which alsocoincided with the 125th anniversary of itsfounder, Dr. K M Munshi held at the Raj Bhavan,he described such events as “a democraticgesture becoming of a democratic society”. Andas a person who had taken an oath to serve thepeople, there was nothing wrong in holding suchfunctions at Raj Bhavan’, he felt. He paid richtributes to the Bhavan and its founder Dr.Munshifor services in the fields of education and culture.

Taking a dig at a few persons who had takenexception for convening the Tumkur Universityconvocation at the same venue earlier in the week,Dr. Bhardwaj claimed that it was no departurefrom tradition, adding that a democracy would“function only when people often meet andunderstand each other and there could be nobetter forum for such a get together than the RajBhavan”. Moreover, among the invitees ''was a90-year old Nobel Laureate. Should I have deniedhim access when a request was made to me,”he asked.

Earlier, after the lighting of the lamp,singing of the national anthem and garlanding ofa bust of Kulapati Munshiji, prepared by notedsculptor Sri Bouni. Sri N Ramanuja, Chairman,Bhavan Karnataka, welcomed the gathering andextended greetings on the occasion of the

GOVERNOR ALL PRAISE FOR BHAVAN’S ACHIEVEMENTS

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H.E. DR. H.R. BHARDWAJ, GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA, BEING HONOURED BY SRI. H.K. KEJRIWAL,VICE-CHAIRMAN, BVB, WHILE

SRI. H.N. SURESH, DIRECTOR, BVB BANGALORE, AND DR. MAHESH JOSHI, ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL, DOORDARSHAN,BANGALORE LOOK ON.

celebrations and the ensuing Deepavali.Describing the Bhavan’s Platinum Jubilee as amemorable event, he profusely thankedDr.Bhardwaj for facilitating it to be held in thehistoric Raj Bhavan.

Sri K G Raghavan, Hon. Secretary Bhavan'sBangalore Kendra, traced the history of theKendra and explained its manifold activitiestowards realising its objective of preserving andpromoting the country’s tradition and valuesthrough its cultural and educational activities.

Among the large number of dignitaries whograced the occasion were Swami HarshanandajiMaharaj President of the local Sri RamakrishnaMath, Justice Dr. M N Venkatachalaiah, formerChief Justice of the Supreme Court, JusticeSmt B V Nagarathna, Karnataka High Court,Dr. Sudha Murty, Chairperson of Infosys,Dr. Mahesh Joshi, Additional Director General,Doordarshan, Bengaluru, and Sri H N Suresh,Director of Bhavan who co-ordinated andexecuted the massive programme.

A wide variety of classical dances by artistesof Kalakshiti, Bangalore, Rama Nataka Niketan,Secunderabad and Nupura, Bangalore formed partof the colourful function.

Smt. Kanaka Murthy lent credence bypreparing the smaller busts of Munshiji whichwere presented as mementos to the dignitaries.

Sri V. Srinivasa Raju, Member of thePlatinum Jubilee Committee, arranged for thedistribution of over 1000 jasmine saplingsat the venue to the invities to remember'Vanamahotsava' movement launched byKulapathi Dr. K. M. Munshi.

The Bangalore Press prepared and distributed akit containing a useful Diary giving details of thegrowth of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan over the years.

Dr. BKS Verma added a new dimension tothe songs and dances by painting on the spot,the themes of the performances.

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JUSTICE DR. M.N. VENKATACHALAIAH, FORMER CHEIF JUSTICE OF INDIA, BEING HONOURED BY

SRI. H.R. ANANTH, VICE-CHAIRMAN, BVB, BANGALORE

SMT. SUDHA MURTHY, CHAIRPERSON OF INFOSYS FOUNDATION, BEING HONOURED BY SRI. JEEVRAJ OSTAWAL, HON. DIRECTOR,(FINANCE & ACCOUNTS), BVB, MUMBAI.

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SRI. SWAMI HARSHANANDAJI, PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL SRI RAMAKRISHNA MATH BEING HONOURED BY SRI. PEEYUSH JAIN, TREASURER, BVB.

HUTTIDARE KANNADA NAADALLI BY

ADG, GANESH PRASAD & TROUPE WITH 4 INSTRUMENTALISTS, PAINTING – BKS VARMA

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GANAPATHI VANDANA – BY STUDENTS OF NUPURA SCHOOL OF

BHARATHANATYAM DIRECTION : SMT. LALITHA SRINIVASAN

MUSIC :JYOTH SE JYOTH JAGATE CHALO BY APOORVA SRIDHAR WITH FOUR INSTRUMENTALISTS,

WHILE BKS VARMA DIRECTION A PAINTING ON THE SPOT

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DEEPA TARANGINI –

DANCE BYSTUDENTS OF SRI RAMA NATAKA NIKETHAN, SECUNDERABAD

MUSIC : HOO BALLIGE DEEPA BY DR. MAHESH JOSHI, ADG, NAGACHANDRIKA WITH CO SINGERS AND

INSTRUMENTALISTS, PAINTING BY DR. BKS VARMA

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DEEPA DEEPA -

DANCE BY STUDENTS OF KALAKSHITHI

KARUNALU BAA BELAKE - DANCE BY STUDENTS OF KALAKSHITHI

DIRECTION : SRI. M.R. KRISHNA MURTHY

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DEEPALAKSHMI -

DANCE BY STUDENTS OF NUPURA

KOLATA -DANCE BY NUPURA STUDENTS

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at Khincha Auditorium onFriday, 14th December 2012

An Evening of Ethnic Dances & Musicby 15-Member troupe from Indonesia

The items being presented by themare as follows :-Taruna Jaya Dance (Bali)Enggang Dance (East Kalimantan)Zapin Lenggang Kipas Dance (Riau)Naikonos Larik Dance (East NusaTenggara)Lenggang Kipas Dance (DKI Jakarta)Mambri Dance (Papua)besides there will be Ethnic Music - Tehyan(Jakarta)and Dance - Drama "Srikandi Wirapati"All are welcome

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DANCERS FROM INDONESIA REGALE

A LARGE TURN OUT

A scene from the Indonesian Ethnic Dance-Drama - Shikandi Weerapati

An over-crowded Khincha Auditorium of

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan where many more wereforced to stand, recently greeted a mixed fareby a 15-member cultural ensemble fromIndonesia. The programme was sponsored by theICCR in collaboration with the Embassy of theRepublic of Indonesia in India.

This unique programme was organisedas a part of Platinum Jubilee of Bharatiya VidyaBhavan and 125th Birth anniversary ofK.M. Munshi.

The evening began with a Leng-gang Kipasdance, which gracefully depicted the progressionfrom youth to adulthood. With gestures symbolic tothe motion of growing up, it was an interestingconcept. This was followed by the ZapinLenggang Kipas, that originated from Indonesian

areas with a strong Islamic influence. Here thedancers use a fan as a prop, highlighting theimagery. Taruna Jaya from Bali stood out forits youthful and vibrant movements.

Next in the list was a slower dance withgentle tip-toe movements executed exclusively bygirls, playing a traditional Indonesian instrumentmuch like the Indian ektara. Here dancing andplaying the instrument simultaneously made itenjoyable.

Besides there were Indonesian landscapesplaying on a screen in the background and withtheir hands swaying and calculated hipmovements as it were to transport the audience tothe avenues of Indonesia. The lead singer, singingthe Bollywood’s Humko Humi Se Churalo, addedto the amusement which won the hearts of theaudience.

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The finale of the evening was a dance-dramaof Shikandi Weerapati, adapted fromMahabharata.. However, here Shikandi is theicon of heroines, the fighting symbol of women’semancipation. Some lovely and elaboratetraditional attire and headgear worn by thedancers, as they displayed bravery in the

battlefield of Kurukshetra right up to Bhishma’sfall was the high spot of the piece.

The use of both contemporary and traditionalmusic was innovative and the huge cast verilymesmerised the audience with flawlesscoordination. A rewarding experience.

A scene from the Indonesian Ethnic Dances - depiteting Mahabharatha

The classes for the second batch of Bhasha

Bharti, the Sanskrit classes under the Bhavan’sH B College of Communication and Managementbegan in right earnest on November 17, 2012, afterthe customary pooja.

Sri H N Suresh, Director of the Bhavan whoinaugurated the classes, recalled the contribution ofthe Bhavan in the field of culture, literature and theSanskrit language and urged the students to not onlyattend the classes regularly but take part in theactivities of the Bhavan.

Highlighting its activities, Sri Suresh saidpresently the Bhavan was conducting a variety ofprogrammes in connection with its platinum jubileeand the 125th birthday of Dr. K M Munshi, itsfounder.

Prof Krishnamurthy of Samskrita Bharathiassured the students that by being regular inattendance and attentive in class, they should be ableto speak in Sanskrit by the time they are through thesemesters.

Prof S N Subba Rao, Principal appealed to thestudents to complete the ‘Kovida’ course by not onlybeing regular but not discontinuing the classes.He reminded that Prof. Krishnamurthy, a professor inthe JSS College came all the way to the Bhavan,hence the importance of the students beingpunctual.

Copies of the syllabus for the Sanskrit classeswere given to the students on the occasion.

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GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE BANGALORE KENDRA

The chanting of the 14th chapter of

Bhagavad Gita by the students of SandipiniGurukul heralded the auspicious onset the three-day celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee ofthe Bangalore Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

Another attraction of the inaugural of thecultural festival marking it, at the RavindraKalakshetra on Dec. 17 was the display ofcolourful dolls representing Lord Krishnateaching the sacred doctrine to Arjuna on the

Students of Sandipini Gurukula playing Antakshari based on recitel stanzas of the Gita wtih traditional dress

Smt. Goda Anirudh Raghavan

battlefield of Kurukshetra, an idealambience for the chanting.

The celebration coincided withthe on-going Platinum Jubilee of theBhavan and the 125th birthday of itslegendary founder, Dr. K.M. Munshi.

While the Gita chanting by 125students was under the guidance ofSmt. Rohini Chakravarthy, Directorof Sandipini Gurukula, the dollsdisplay owed its artistry toSmt. Anupama Hosakere, Directorof Datu, a cultural organization.An “Antakshari” based on therecited stanzas of the Gita addedto the inquisitiveness of the inaugural.

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A scene from Ashtavadhana and Dr. R. Ganesh sitting at the centre with four awardees at the either side.

Earlier, after the lighting of the lamp by thedignitaries and the singing of Bhavan’s anthem,Sri. Thiru Swamy, Director of ISKCON whoinaugurated the festivities explained thesacredness of Gita and commended theefforts of the Gurukula in spreading its messageamong the younger generation. Prof. Easuddin,

retired English Professor and former MLCstressed the need to familiarise the tenetsof Gita, the Bible and Quran among the youth.Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director of Bhavan,Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary andSri. Ragavendra Heggade sand art artist wereamong the others present on the occasion.

A scene from Master Hirannaiah and Son of Bubu Hirannaiah in Drama - Mastrayana

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The highlight of the second day’sprogramme was an exciting “Ashtavadhana”by the well-known Sanskrit scholarDr. R. Ganesh. Dr. T.S. Sathyavathi, an equallyerudite scholar introduced the interestingexperience of the performance.

A short but pleasant Veena recital bySmt. Goda Raghavan, student of Dr. SumaSudheendra, heralded the programme of thethird and final day. This was followed by anenchanting manipulation of hands byPrahladachar to form shadows of figures to

portray the popular legend “Punya Koti”.The novel shadow show was greatlyappreciated by the receptive audience.

As fulfilling was “Mastrayana”, a theatricalpiece by popular Master Hirannaiah and histroupe. The portrayal based on sequences fromhis famous “Lanchavathaara” and “MakmalTopi” revelled with nostalgic memories.

Dr. B.V. Rajaram, Director, Rangaayana,Chief Guestof the evening recalled thecontribution of Master Hirannaiah to Theatre.

Shadow show by Sri. Prahladachar

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Amidst the ongoing multifarious functions

in connection with Bhavan’s Platinum Jubileeand 125th birthday of its legendary founderDr. K M Munshi an equally significant eventreceived due recognition on November 30.It was an impressive programme at the KhinchaAuditorium to celebrate the 50th year, goldenjubilee of the coming into being of the BangaloreKendra of this mega cultural organization.

That sanctified beginning around November-December 1962 was innocuous in as much as itwas merely the sales section of Bhavan’spublications that heralded it. This happened atthe initiative of Dr. R R Diwakar, who togetherwith Sri Munshiji, was joint Editor of Bhavan’sBook University series. Hence naturally interestedin the promotion of its publications. It must besaid to his credit that he himself offered a cozy

The first supporter of BVB Bangalore Kendra Sri. S.N. Chandra Sekhar was honoured during Golden Jubilee Celebrations -(from L to R) Smt. Sremathi Madkholkar from Kalasrjan, BVB, Nagpur Kendra, Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB,

Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB, Smt. Lalitha Srinivasan, Director, Nupura andSmt. Dwaraki Krishnaswamy, Renowned Musician

corner in the premises of the Kannada daily,Samyukta Karnataka of which he was the Editorand the Sole Trustee of Loka Shikshana Trustwhich owned it.

The proposal found ready response fromSri S Ramakrishnan, Bhavan’s ExecutiveSecretary who instantly made arrangements toorganize the section.

The function to mark this event was moreemotional than being formal. In the sense,Sri H N Suresh, Director, and Sri N Ramanuja,Chairman, Bhavan Karnataka, showeredencomiums on an embarrassed individual whowas present at that function more by virtue of hishaving been working for Sri Diwakar than by hisown crede.

More importantly, he was felicitated bywrapping him with a shawl, fruits, flowers and

THIRD DIMENSION TO PLATINUM JUBILEE,125TH B’DAY OF MUNSHIJI

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Students of Kalasrjan, BVB, Nagpur Kendra performing Bharatanatyam

a purse which as usual was returned to Bhavan,the proceeds to augment an endowment in hisfoster mother’s honour. All the latter could dowas to recount that memorable event.

What added colour to the prosaic functionwas a programme of Bharathanatyam by thestudents of ‘Kalasrajan’. Dance, Music and FineArt evening of the Bhavan’s Nagpur Kendra.

The 90-minute presentation was pleasant andenlivening.

It is worth mentioning that the Directorof the evening who directed the show isSrimathy Madkholkar, a student of the Nupura’sLalitha Srinivasan, who along with DwarkiKrishnaswamy was a Chief Guest of theevening.

Students of BVB-Nupura performing Kathak Dance

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BVB : 75 YEARS OF EMPOWERING STUDENTS

President Pranab Mukherjee (centre) with Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, BVB President Sri. Surendralal Mehta (left)and Maharashra CM Prithviraj Chavan (right) at the inauguration of the BVB and 125th Birth anniversary of

Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi at Mumbai on Dec 30, 2012.

Backed by a vision and a few words of

encouragement from Mahatma Gandhi, avisionary by the name of K.M Munshi set upthe Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938. It’s beenseventy-five years since then and the educationtrust now operates hundreds of schools andcolleges around the world.

On December 30th 2012 at the inaugurationof the trust’s platinum jubilee celebrations,President Pranab Mukherjee described Munshi,whose 125th birth anniversary was alsocelebrated this year, as one of the “dreamers”of modern India.

“Although he was a man of small build,there was nothing small in what he achievedduring his life time,” said Mukherjee.

The Bhavans institutions have formed asignificant part of the educational fabric of thecity, catering to thousands of students every year.“Movements like the Bhavan’s are the need of the

day” Mukherjee said. “Bharatiya Vdiya Bhavanhas stood the test of time guiding Indians andforeigners alike in their path to lead a balancedand wholesome life.”

Maharashtra chief minister PrithvirajChavan, governor K. Sankaranarayanan, BVBPresident Sri. Surendralal Mehta, Sri MuraliDeora, Justice B.N. Sri. Krishna, BVB NewDelhi, Kendra Chairman, C.N. Gharekhan andBVB Hon. Secretary and Director General,Sri. H.N. Dastur were present at the function.

The institution conferred its rare honorarymembership upon veteran Hindustani classicalsinger Kishori Amonkar, women empowermentcampaigner Ela Bhatt and chairman of InfosysNarayan Murthy.

Among the 40 others who havebeen bestowed with the membership beforeare the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa andC. Rajagopalachari. In the past 75 years,

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the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has set up 395constituent institutions and 122 centres spreadacross the country, which teach engineering,

Women empowerment campaigner Ela Bhatt receives the honorary membership from President Pranab Mukherjeewhile Sri. K. Sankaranarayanan and Maharashra CM Prithviraj Chavan looks on.

commerce, science, arts, management, Indianculture, synthesis of science and human valuesand so on.

President Pranab Mukherjee conferring honorary membership to Hindustani Classical Singer Kishori Amonkor

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President Pranab Mukherjee conferring Honorary Membership to Sri. N.R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman Emeritus, Infosys.

“The Bhavan is rooted, but remains relevantot current time with its newer programmes,” saidChavan.

The trust recently received Rs.10 crore fromthe prime minister’s fund for its new projects intribal areas that will cater to 4,62,000 students.

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“A great Savant, Sri K M Munshi devotedhis entire energy towards promoting value-basededucation”, Dr. H R Bhardwaj, Governor ofKarnataka has observed. The Bharatiya VidyaBhavan which he founded in 1939, is an eloquenttestimony to this ardent devotion of his, he added.

Dr. Bhardwaj was delivering a special lectureat Banquet Hall of Rajbhavan, Bangalore on“Dr K M Munshi – His Life and Message”as part of his 125th birth anniversary celebrations.The function was organised by the BangaloreKendra of Bhavan on December 30, 2012 hisbirthday.

Dr.Bhardwaj lamented that our educationsystem itself had failed. “Gurukulas whichthrived no longer existed. People looked to theWest without realizing that there was a rich storeof knowledge in our scriptures”, he rued.

Referring to this treasure-house of cultureand tradition, the Governor said, ‘in them there

are commandments that offer solutions to allour problems’, as evidenced in our puranas andother scriptural literature. He averred thatSri Munshi believed that those spiritual valueswere invaluable for our society and set up severalorganizations to practice them, the most importantbeing the Bhavan. ‘Without compromising in hisbelief, he worked all his life to uphold them, he said,adding at the same time he believed in all religions,convinced that they collectively added towards theprogress of the country’.

Dr.Bhardwaj confessed that he consideredhimself fortunate for having been associated withSri Munshi when the latter had retired frompublic life to practice law.

Earlier, Dr.Bhardwaj released “PatanadaPrabhutva’, a Kannada translation of Sri Munshi’sGujrati novel “Patan Ni Prabhuta’. The work wastranslated by the late Sri Narayana Murthy andpublished by the Bangalore Centre.

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka and Swami Harshanandji Maharaj, President, Ramakrishna Math lighting the lamp to mark Dr. K.M. Munshiji's 125th Birth Anniversary.

VALUE-BASED EDUCATION WAS MUNSHI’S AIM : BHARDWAJ

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Swami Sri Harshanandaji Maharaj, Presidentof the Sri Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore, who

presided over the function, recalled the yeomenservice of Sri Munshi in the integration of

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, launched 'Patanada Prabhutva", a Kannada translation of Dr. K.M. Munshiji's Gujarati novel'Patana Ni Prabhutva'. Others are from Lto R Sri. H.R. Ananth, Swami Harshanandji Maharaj and Sri. K.G. Raghavan.

Bhavan's Bangalore Kendra Vice-Chairman Sri H.R. Ananth and Hon. Secretary Sri. K.G. Raghavan presentinga momento to Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj.

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Hyderabad in the Indian Union. He said that theBhavan set up by Sri Munshi and the Ashramitself believe in the same traditional values andhave shared good relationship for over 60 years.

While Sri K G Raghavan, Hon. Secretary ofBhavan, welcomed the gathering, Sri H R Anath,Vice President, proposed a vote of thanks.

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka with family members of Late Sri. Narayana Murthy,the author of Kannada translated book Patanada Prabhutva".

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VALUE BASED EDUCATION IS

MUNSHIJI’S AIM BHARDWAJ

A keen social

reformer, Dr. K.M.Munshi, founder of

Bharatiya VidyaBhavan envisaged

the revival ofvalue-basededucation as

propounded in theVedas for our

country, observedDr. H.R. Bhardwaj,

Governor ofKarnataka. He was

speaking afterunveiling

“Awesome Pillarsof Bhavan’s

Power”, a columnon March 25,depicting the

eminentpersonalities

who stood byDr. Munshiji in

achieving hisobjective.

The columnmarked the

Platinum Jubilee ofthe magnificentinstitution at the

Bhavan’s BBMPSchool in

Srirampuram.

Dr. Bhardwajeulogised the

savant’s

multi –facetedservices to the

country. He washappy that the

Bhavan hassucceeded in

realising all thoselofty ideals

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka unveiling "Awesome Pillars of Bhavan's Power"along with Sri. H.N. Suresh Director, BVB, Sri S. Suresh Kumar, Minister for Law and

Parliamentary Affairs, and Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary, BVB.

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through its wide-ranging educational institutionsall over the country.

In this connection the Governor recalled theyeoman services of Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti

Sri. I.R. Khandwala, Trustee and Hon. Treasurer, BVB, Mumbai, Honoring H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka,and Sri. S. Suresh Kumar, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affiars, Govt of Karnataka looks on.

From Lto R Sri. H.N. Suresh Director, BVB, Smt. Shakeela Muniraju, Corporator, Sri. S. Suresh Kumar,

Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affiars, Govt of Karnataka, H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka,

Sri. I.R. Khandwala, Trustee and Hon. Treasurer, BVB, Mumbai, Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary, BVB and

Smt. Kanaka Murthy, Sculptor, in attention for the National Anthem

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Sri. I.R. Khandwala, Trustee and Hon. Treasurer, BVB, Mumbai, Honoring H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka,and Sri. S. Suresh Kumar, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affiars, Govt of Karnataka looks on.

Sri. S. Suresh Kumar, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affiars, Govt of Karnataka, H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor ofKarnataka and Sri. H.N. Suresh Director, BVB are thanked with the children of Bhavan-BBMP School.

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India is in need of dedicated people to

safeguard that the high winds of globalizationwill not blow away the traditional art and cultureof the country, observed Smt, Justice B VNagarathna of the State High Court.

Inaugurating a three-day Daattu PuppetFestival at the Purandhara Bhavana of IndiranagarSangeetha Sabha, Smt. Nagarathna maintainedthat Smt. Anupama Hoskere of Daatu is one suchindividual who has revived the ancient folk art ofpuppetry. She complemented Smt. Anupama onher commendable effort to salvage this traditionalart and congratulated Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan andIndiranagar Sangeetha Sabha together with Daatufor having organised such a purposeful festival.

While Smt. Nagarathna gleefully recalled herlong association with the Bhavan which iscelebrating its platinum jubilee, she said she was

as much familiar with the work of Smt. Anupamawho is slated to present the puppet show in thenext three days.

She explained that Smt. Anupama, Directorof Daatu is known for her versatility in thefield of Indian art and culture, having been aBharatanatyam dancer. She is deeply involvedin the study of the Eachanoor style of puppetryunder a senior fellowship by the Union Ministryof Culture. Smt. Nagarthna was sure that undersuch a dedicated artiste, the future of the art ofpuppetry is assured.

Sri M L Samaga, President of theState Yakshagana and Bayalata Academy, whopresided over the function described that amongthe several cultural facets of India, the art ofpuppetry has its special significance. He rued thatin recent years the art is subjected to neglect and

DAATU PUPPETS CAPTIVATE VIEWERS OFEVERY SHADE

"Puppet parade" being taken around Indiranagar as part of the three day puppet festival

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stressed that only if the government of the dayevinced interest, the art can be revived andawareness created among the people.

The festival spread over three days had agrandiose start, a 2km puppet parade flagged off

by Sri S N S Murthy, former State DG&IGP andpatron of the Sangeetha Sabha, giving a glimpseof the different types of puppets involved in theshow. It gave an idea of the rich entertainmentthat was in store for the viewers.

Smt. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Judge, Karnataka High Court inaugurates the Puppet festival bylighting the lamp while other dignitaries on the dais join.

"Shoorpanaka" in puppetry

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Starting with the emotion-filled mythologicalstory of Bhakta Prahallada in string puppets,Smt. Anupama presented a series of episodes

of Aaneya Garva Bhanga, Shoorpanka Prasanga,Ashtavakra, Jarasandha Vadha to conclude withthe grand finale of Vijayanagara Vaibhava,

"Bhakta Prahlada" in string Puppetry

"Aaneya Garvabhanga" - shadow puppet theatre

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a replica of the world famous Mysore Palaceand its royal darbar that thrilled the viewers.

For Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha whichhosted the festival it was a new experience,unprecedented viewers thronging the auditoriumeveryday to cheer the puppeteers andsavour the amusement.

Besides the Chief Guests,Dr. Balasubramanyam, President of theSabha, Dr. A Ravindra, former Chief Secretaryto the State Government, Smt. Rani Satish,former Minister, Sri K G Raghavan, Bhavan’sSecretary and Sri H N Suresh, Bhavan’sDirector were among the many distinguishedmembers present in the audience.

"Jarasandha Vadhe" Eachanur string puppets.

"Ganesha Vandana" in string puppetry.

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The study of Bhagavad Gita has a lasting

impact not only on the family, but economic andsocial life of an individual too, said Smt. GeetaRamanujam, former Principal of National College,Jayanagar, and Founder of the GR institutions.

Quoting extensively from Sri. RamakrishnaParamahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, AnnieBesant, Mahatma Gandhi and Chinmayananda,Smt. Geeta maintained that the teachings of theGita are invaluable in leading a purposeful life.

The learned pedagogue was speakingafter inaugurating a diploma course inBhagavad Gita studies on April 6 at the Bhavan.The three-year diploma course, under the auspicesof the Bhavan was sponsored by the SandipaniGurukula. She complimented the Gurukula andthe Bhavan on this useful venture.

Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director of the Bhavan,who presided endorsed the views of Smt. GeetaRamanujam and extended all support of theBhavan to make the new course successful.

Earlier, students of Sandipani Gurukulachanted a few verses from the second chapterof the Gita by way of invocation.

Prof. Shantha of Sandipani Gurakulawho welcomed the chief guests recalled that theseeds of the diploma course were sown onDec 17, 2012 at Ravindra Kalakshetra whenthe Gurukula students chanted select stanzas ofGita as part of the 125th anniversary ofDr. K.M. Munshi, the founder of the Bhavan.Smt. Rohini Chakravarthy, founder of theGurukula proposed a vote of thanks.

Smt. Geetha Ramanujam, Smt. Rohini Chakravarthy,and students participate in lighting the lamp.

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Another noteworthy event to mark the

Bhavan's Platinum Jubilee is "Sangeetha Vijaya"a programme of live music concert on April 9,2013to welcome the Lunar New Year - Ugadi.

This programme was jointly organisedby Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Ananya & AIR.This programme not only received good responsebut was relayed live on AIR Amrutha Varshini 100.1

Vidushi Aishwarya Vidya Raghunath presents Carnatic vocal concert

SANGEETHA VIJAYALIVE MUSIC CONCERTON APRIL 9.

station and was repeated twice - morning andevening - on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi.Vidhushi Aishwarya Vidya Raghunath, Discipleof Vidhushi Seetha-lakshmi Venkteshan, presentedCarnatic Vocal and Pt. Sameer Rao, Disciple ofPt. Hariprasad Chourasia presented Hindustani Flutewere the artists who took part in this live musicconcert.

Pandit Sameer Rao presents Hindustani music on flute

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Disparity and casteism are the mainimpediments in India’s progress and it is towardstheir eradication that Gandhiji worked all his life.Governor H R Bhardwaj has pointed out. On thecontrary, China has been able to achieve suchprogress in all walks of life as “it is free fromsuch maladies”, he explained.

Dr. Bhardwaj was speaking after unveilinga bronze bust of Kulapati K M Munshi, thelegendary founder of Bhavan at its BangaloreKendra on June 12, as part of the 125th birthdayof the savant which coincided with the PlatinumJubilee of the institution he built. He added, likeGandhiji, Munshiji also believed in this dictum.His life of a life time bears testimony to hiscontribution in this direction.

Dr. Bhardwaj explained that it is that veryobjective which prompted Munshiji to start theBhavan, an embodiment of the highest ideals

of Indian culture. To mobilize funds for thepurpose, Dr. Bhardwaj recalled how Munshiji

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka, lighting the lamp to mark the inauguration of Dr. K.M. Munshi

Institute ofArt & Culture. Along with him are seen from L to R - Padmabhushana Dr. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari,

Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala, Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary BVB, Sri Peeyush Jain

Hon. Treasurer, BVB, Sri. H.K. Kejriwal, Founder,H.K. Kejriwal Foundation, Sri. H.R. Ananth, Vice-Chairman, BVB and

Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, Hon. Director, Dr. K.M. Munshi Institute of Art & Culture

MUNSHI’S VARIED SERVICES TOFULFILL BAPU’S IDEALS RECALLED

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj honouringDr. H.K. Kejriwal, Founder H.K. Kejriwal Foundation

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had even worked as a legal consultant in thePunjab High Court.

Dr. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari ofDharmasthala, who was a Chief Guest on the

Unveiling the Bronze bust of Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi.

occasion, lauded the many sided services ofDr.Munshiji to the country which had culminatedin the setting up of the Bhavan which hedescribed as the ‘cultural ambassador of thecountry’.

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj releases the book "Gandhi in Sanskrit Literature " with him are (L-R)Prof. S. Ranganath, author of the book, Dr. Veerendra Heggade, Dr. H.K. Kerjriwal, Sri. H.N. Suresh,

Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh,Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Sri. H.R. Ananth and Sri. Peeyush Jain.

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Launching the 21 Audio CDs related to Indian Culture by H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwajwhile Dr. Veerendra Heggade and Dr.H.K. Kejriwal look on.

In that connection, he recalled how thecitizenry of London, including the Queen hadhailed the Bahvan’s Director of London CentreDr. Mathoor Krishnamurti for his knowledgeand wisdom. “Many Londoners tied the knotagain” to enact a sacred custom of India,he pointed out.

The occasion assumed added significancewith a crowded agenda, including the felicitationof Dr. H K Kejriwal, Founder of theH K Kejriwal Foundation who has associated

himself with the Bangalore Kendra almost fromits inception.

It also saw the release of a rare book ofProf S Ranganath titled “Gandhi in SanskritLiterature”.

The release of 20 audio CDs comprisingditties and verses propitiating almost the entirepantheon of Indian Gods and Goddesses wasan added attraction of the evening.

The function concluded with a saxaphoneconcert by Vidwan Sridhar Sagar and party.

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Prof. S. Ranganath

author of the book

'Gandhi in Sanskrit

Literature'

being honoured

by

Dr. Veerendra

Heggade

Sri. S. Shankar

one of the artistes

who has sung in

the audio cassettes

of

Indian Culture

being honoured

by

Dharmadhikari

Prof. M.N. Chandra-Shekar

one of the artistes who has

sung in the audio cassettes

of Indian Culture being

honoured

by

Dr. Veerendra Heggade

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Smt. M.S. Sheela

who has lent her

voice in the

audio cassettes

of Indian

Culture

being honoured

by

Dharmadhikari

Smt. Vimala Rangachar

one of the artist who has

sung in the audio cassettes of

Indian Culture

being honoured

by

Dr. Veerendra Heggade

Smt. Rajalakshmi one of

the artistes who has sung

in the audio cassettes of

Indian Culture being

honoured

by

Dr. Veerendra Heggade

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Governor H.R. Bhardwaj on Sunday,(July 21) came down heavily on both theState Government and the Karnataka SanskritUniversity on their negligent attitude towardsthe Sanskrit language. He opined that neither theformer nor the latter, nor even other organizationshad come forward to develop and promote theancient language.

Inaugurating the eight-day long a uniqueVedic Conference in Bangalore jointly organizedby the Bhavan's Bangalore Kendra and ISKCONat the latter’s premises, as part of Bhavan'sPlatinum Jubilee celebration.

Dr. Bhardwaj, said India had so much tooffer in terms of Vedic Science. In this contexthe stressed the need of the State Government

and the Sanskrit University to give attentionboost to the growth of the language of the Vedas.But he said he was disappointed over the way thelatter was functioning.

He recalled that “the university was set up soas to nurture the language. But it had failed infulfilling the very objective which is to save thelanguage and spread its knowledge among themasses, he added.

Stressing the importance of Vedic literature,Dr. Bhardwaj explained that Vedic maths, Vedicastronomy and Vedic medicine were the threequintessential studies from which “we canbenefit greatly to meet the various needs of thepresent generation”. He hoped the institutionwould take necessary steps in this direction.

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VEDAS NOT GIVEN THEIR DUE,BEMOANS GOVERNOR

Dr. P. Ramanujan, Associate Director, (IHLC), C-DAC, (forth from the left), explains the contents in the Vedic manuscripts toH.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka. (third from the left) Others seen are (L to R)Sri. K.G. Raghavan,

Hon.Secretary, BVB, Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB, Sri. Madhu Pandit Dasa, President, ISKCON, Bengaluru,Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director BVB.

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If the purpose of the ambitious conferencewas to encourage the younger generation tomake use of the ancient wisdom extant in theVedic texts, it can be safely claimed that theobjective is served adequately, judging by thefair sprinkling of engineers in-the-making inthe large turn out.

Here is how some of the youngsters viewedthe conference

“I came here to know more about thegreatness of Vedas. There is a scientific base thatour Vedas share and has a major role to play inthe formulation of a just and a better society,”said Dipayan Banerjee, a 19-year-old student.

“There is much to follow in Indian culture.Instead of aping the west, we should dig deep intoour tradition and we will be surprised by the

amount of treasure. Vedas are not only for theold. Young generation should know moreabout them, as the principles mentioned canhelp improve society,” is the view of TattwaDarshi, another engineering student whoattended the inaugural.

The conference that opened in the jam-packed ISKCON auditorium saw theparticipation of over 100 eminent scholarsfrom across India in the next seven days.The different sessions sought to enlightenthe young to use Vedic texts in everyday life.

“Vedas are universal and do not belong toany particular section of people or religion.They transcend geographical boundaries andpreach that we should live peacefully with natureand fellow human beings,” said R. Ganesh,

H.E. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj writing on the Palm leaf model board to mark the inauguration of the eight day Veda-Samvada.Sri. K.G. Raghavan and Sri. H.N.Suresh look on.

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Director of Bhavan’s K.M. Munshi Institute ofArts and Culture speaking about the Vedasammelana.

An exhibition of manuscripts, books, CDsand DVDs on Vedic literature formed part of theconference.

Vedic Prayer by Veda BrahmaSri. Bennegadde NarayanaBhatta Ganapathi and associates

Concept of Religious Tolerance in the Veda-s(July 21) by Prof. Nabanarayan

Bandyopadhyay,Director, School of Vedic Studies,Rabindra Bharathi University, Kolkata

Veda Vaibhava and Vedâìga-s (July 21)by

Prof. V. Kannan,Ex Pro-VC, Univ. of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

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Environmental Focus of the Veda-s (July 21) byProf. S. Kannan, Chennai

Veda-s for All (July 21) bySri. Sudhakara Sharma, Vedadhyayi, Bengaluru

Guest Lecture : What Veda Means to Me (July 21)by Rev. Prof. J.Chellappa Packiaraj, VisitingFaculty, Dept. of Religion & Culture, United

Theological College, Bangalore

Krama Pâöha Tradition inKanchipuram (July 21) by

Prof. P.V Satakopa Tatacharya,Associate Professor, SSSU, Thrissur

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Vedic Recitation (July 21) by Students of Sri Siddalingeshwar SnathakotharaAdyayana Kendra, Siddaganga Kheshtra

Vaidika Bhajana (July 21) being performed by artists under the direction of Sri. Sudhakara Sharma

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MOVE AFOOT TO MAKE VEDA SAMVADAA REGULAR FEATURE

Vedabrahma Sri Dhali Lakshminarasimha Bhatta being honoured by H.H. Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj, President,Sri Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore, while from left Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB, Sri. H.N. Ananth Kumar, Member ofParliament, Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa President, ISKCON, Prof. Mallepuram G. Venkatesh,Vice Chancellor, Karnataka Samskrit

University, Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, Sri. Radhakrishna, Smt. H.V. Gayathri join

Spanning 80 hours, involving more than

100 eminent vedic scholars and Ritwiks, many

time more that number, the first ever “Vedic

Samvada” jointly organised by Bhavan’sBangalore Kendra and the ISKCON provedto be a resounding success, the overwhelmingresponse of theists it enjoyed day after dayduring the eight days adding to its sense ofdesideratum.

Though overly ambitious, the task ofscheduling and enlisting support of Vedicscholars from across the length and breadthof the country and handling the associatedlogistics was by itself a challenge and anopportunity. But the facile manner in whichdisparate factors fell into their places undoubtedly

speaks for the good will earned and popularityenjoyed by the Bhavan in general and Dr. K MMunshi in particular, the occasion itself markingthe platinum jubilee of the former and the125th anniversary of the latter. The spontaneityin which all the speakers paid tribute to eitherwas only in the fitness of things.

The inauguration of the daily two-sessionedeight-day meet itself had an auspiciousbeginning with rhythmic chanting of Vedicprayers, led by Bennegadde Narayana BhattaGhanapati. The traditional lighting of the lampby Governor, Dr. H R Bhardwaj was followedby a warm welcome by Sri N. Ramanuja,Chairman of the Kendra, a brief on the ambit ofthe conference by Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh

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Vedabrahma Dr. R.L. Kashyap being honoured by H.H. Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj, President,Sri Ramakrishna Math,Bangalore, while other dignitaries from left Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB, Dr. P. Ramanujan, Associate Director, (IHLC),

C-DAC, Sri. H.N. Ananth Kumar, Member of Parliament, Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa President, ISKCON, Prof. MallepuramG. Venkatesh,Vice Chancellor, Karnataka Samskrit University, Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, join

and the keynote address by Prof V Kannan ofHyderabad. Sri Madhu Pandita Dasa, ISKCONPresident delivered his benedictory address.

In his inaugural talk, Dr. H R Bhardwajreferred to the lofty ideals enshrined in theVedas adding that they had a message to theentire world, a message that is invaluable forall time to come.

‘Concept of Religious Tolerance in theVedas’ was the topic on which the ‘Samvada’began its eight-day deliberations. The speakerwas Prof. Nabanarayana Bandopadhyaya,Director, School of Vedic Studies in RavindraBharati University, Shantiniketan, Kolkata.It really set the tone for the wide-ranging scopeof the conference, the professor in his scholarlyexposition covering the whole gamut of Vediclore and its ramifications in both the spiritual andtemporal contexts.

RHYTHMIC VEDIC HYMNS:

Accordingly, the subjects that came up forconsideration in the 16 sessions, interspersed byrhythmic chanting of vedic hymns by ritwiksdrawn from different parts of the State, were asdiverse, speakers enrolled from all over thecountry giving a good account of their depthof knowledge and capacity to build the themeconvincingly.

The sum and substance of all theiroutpourings is that the sacred Vedas have a hoarypast, dating back to pre-historic times, result ofmeditation and realisation by a line of eruditerishis. Their findings were not reduced to writingas such. Hence all the works had passed on frommouth to mouth of their disciples, the scholarshipof each one of them no less prodigious. That wasthe Indian heritage, ultimately handed down tothe present times in all its traditional glory.

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Vedabrahma Sri. Sheshanna Shrauti being honoured by Sri. H.N. Ananth Kumar,Member of Parliament, while other dignitaries join.

Vedabrahma Sri. Aswatthanarayana Avadhani being honoured by Sri. H.N. Ananth Kumar, while other dignitaries join.

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Vedabrahma Sri. N.S. Janardanacharya being honoured by Sri. H.N. Ananth Kumar andSri. Madhu Pandit Dasa, while Sri. N. Ramanuja joins

This rich inheritance, this vast storehouse ofknowledge, took more than a 100 strong team ofscholars to unravel before the avid listeners whoturned out in numbers day after day through theeight days. One dare say they were adequatelyrewarded as could be gauged by their beamingcountenance.

HALF-BAKED CURRICULUM :

Roughly and in a nut-shell the focusoverall of the first-ever seminar of the kind,is the consensus that the Vedas long concededas a sacred testament has not received its dueeither by its votaries or the powers that be oreven those who attained profundity in their fundof knowledge. On the contrary, it was noted thateven some of the contemporary, so-calledGurukulas are seemingly content in fosteringhalf baked curriculum imparting merely thetextual part of the subject and ignoring the

equally vital study of the accompanying rituals oryajna. It was, however, in the same breath agreedthat a beginning had been made by way of thismega conference of the Bhavan with whole-hearted cooperation of ISKCON to atonewhat is unquestionably a lapse of our countrymenin general and the intelligentia in particular.

At the same time, the positive side of thespectrum cannot go unrecorded. No doubt, in aconference of this magnitude in which some ofthe best literary brains in the country have inter-changed their ideas, the output is prodigiuous.Nor a journalistic approach can do justice to themall. Yet going through some of the salient pointsthat surfaced in the meet deserves consideration,as has been done in the following few sentences:

The entire assemblage of speakers was of oneirrefutable opinion that Vedic learning was notrestricted to any one sect, sex, age or class,

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Vedabrahma Sri. P. Ramanujan being honoured by Sri. Madhu Pandit Dasa, while other dignitaries join.

Vedic Recitation by students of Veda Vijnana Gurukula, Channenahalli

women and non-Brahmins not excepted.The very fact that a Muslim, Christian,Sikh were among the large number of speakers,vouches for its universal applicability. Infact,it was felt that the time has come when theunlimited possibilities of technical advancementare fully exploited to see this treasure-house ofknowledge is made universally available, at thesame time carrying conviction of its usefulness.

A FITTING FINALE :

In this context to mention some names forany special contribution in this regard would beinvidious. Suffice to say that what is important iseach one of them came out in full measure tomake the unique meet a success, the six recipientsof awards not excepted. More importantly, mostdeservedly the concluding session turned out tobe a fitting finale to the proceedings when Swami

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Sri Harshananda Maharaj of theSri Ramamrishna Math, Bangalore,who said he was thrilled at the wholeapproach, and Sri H.N. Ananth Kumar,former Central Minister and MP commendedthe joint effort of the two institutions.

At their prompting, it was agreed that theSeminar should not end as a one-time proposition.It must become a continuous process, to beconvened once a year or atleast biannually.To achieve this objective a separate committeeunder the leadership of Bhavan and ISKCONmust be set.

Sri. H.N. Ananth Kumar who endorsedthe idea, announced a sum of Rupees twenty fivelakh for the proposed centre from the MPs AreaDevelopment Fund, an auspicious start for thecentre indeed.

At the conclusion, it is but natural that themembers of the Bhavan who had workeduntiringly for the success of the meet receiveda standing ovation.Sri H N Suresh, Directorof the Bhavan proposed a vote of thanks with

particular reference to the whole-hearted supportreceived by the ISKCON.

Vedänga Jyautisha by Dr. S. Balachandra Rao,Hon. Director, Gandhi Centre, BVB, Bengaluru

Vedârtha Saìgraha of Œrî Râmânuja bySri. A. Narasimhan, Bengaluru

Utility of Veda-s forToday’s LifeProf. Krishnamurthy Sastri,

Kanchi Kamakoti Matham, Chennai

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Vikåti-Päöha byVid.Ghanapâmhî Krishna Bhat, Hardwar

Sâmaveda Teaching & Kannada Translation bySri. Kadaba L. Ramaswamy , Bengaluru

Vaidika Yajña-sSri. Keshava Avadhani, Mathoor

Garbhâdhâna SaàskâraVid. Shripad M.S., Kumta

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Advaita Darœana and Veda Prâmâëya byDr. Ganesh Ishvar Bhat, Sringeri

Dvaita View of Veda-s byDr. A.V. Nagasampige, Bengaluru

What Veda Means to Me byDr. R.L. Kashyap, Director, SA KSHI, Bengaluru

What Veda Means to Me byProf. Girish B. Jani, Additional Director, Bhavan’s

Mungalal Goenka Inst. of PG Studies & Research, Mumbai

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Vedic Recitation by students of Magadi Karanikara Pathashala, Bengaluru

Vedic Recitation by students ofMaitreyi Gurukula, Moorkaje, Vitla, Puttur

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Nirukta in KåñëaYajurVeda byVid. N.S. Suresh, Mysore

Dharmaúâstra - A Vedic Upâìga byVid. Guruprasada, Mysore

Vaidika Ñoòaça Saàskära-s bySri.S.N. Vijayaraghavachar,

Bengaluru

Agnihotra Paricaya byVid.Venkatesha Avadhani,

Mattoor

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Vedic Grammatical TraditionProf. Korada Subrahmanyam,

CALTS, University of Hyderabad

Œukla Yajur Veda Paricaya by

Shri Vijayaraghava Sastrigal,Ex-Madras Sa nskrit College, Chennai

Double Accent ofSome Vedic Words by

Prof. Vinaya Kshirasagar, Deccan College, Pune

Origin of Stars & Planetsin the Vedic Perspective by

Dr. Shyam Dev Mishra, Asst. Prof. MSP, RSKS, New Delhi

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AtharvaVedic Omens andPortents by Ms. Ishita Chakraborty,

RBU, Kolkata

Œrutisûktimâlâ and Œikhariëîmâlâ byDr T. Ganesan, FIP,

Pondicherry

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GANDHI INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION &INFO TECH. COMES TO BANGALORE

Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, inaugurating the Gandhi Centre for Computer Educationalong with him are Sri. Murali S. Deora, Member of Rajya Sabha and Vice - President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai,

Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary and Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB, Bangalore Kendra.

The much awaited, much vaunted Gandhi

Institute of Computer Education of Bhavan,open especially to unemployed, students betweenclasses 10 and 12 of underprivileged youth, sawthe light of day at the E.S.V. Hall with all tan fareand éclat on Sept 15. It was justifiably jubilantfor Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, Bangalore Kendrawho had worked hard to bring it to this centre.

Appropriately, the centre was approved byBhavan’s Vice-President Sri. Murali Deora,MP and former Union Minister, who isunarguably the father of this prestigiousprogramme of the Bhavan, which was launchedin 1996.

To date, as many as 24,000 students havebenefitted from the programme spread across the

length and breadth of the country, thoughBangalore has the distinction of being the firstcentre to set up the programme in Karnataka.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri. Deoradescribed that in all, the Bhavan has proposedto set up 100 such centres. Indigent studentsfrom backward classes between the ages of18 and 35 are provided computer education here,the training itself taking into consideration theneeds and requirements of the trainees. TheBangalore Centre is the 53rd centre, he added.

He revealed that the Bhavan started thecomputer programme with a donation of one lakhdollars of Jogen Pakung of Japan. Like him,Bill Gates and some other philanthropics haveextended a helping hand for the programme.

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Dr. M. Veerappa Moily,Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, rotates the symbolic Charaka to mark theinauguration of the Gandhi Institute of Computer Education- As Charaka rotates computer starts functioning

The launching of course material by Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, along with Sri.K.G. Raghavan,Sri. Murali S . Deora, Sri. N. Ramanuja and Sri. H.N. Suresh.

Dr. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister forPetroleum and Natural Gas, while complementingthe Kendra on its new venture, revealed that in a

move to creating job opportunities for theunemployed, a National Artisan Centre willcome into being on October 2, at Chikballapur.

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Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB briefs the media about the launching of Gandhi Institute of Computer Education.Along with him are Sri. Ashok Kamble, Dean Bhavan's Gandhi Institute of Computer Education, Mumbai,

Sri. K.N. Ramaswamy, Director, BVB Chennai, Smt. Basanthi Roy, Director, Bhavan's Gandhi Institute of Computer Education,Sri. H.K. Kejriwal, Vice-Chairman, BVB, Sri. Murali S. Deora, Vice - President, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai and

Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon Secretary, BVB

Sri. MuraliS. Deora,

beinghonoured by

Dr. M. Veerappa

Moilyon this

occasion.

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Sri. Murali S. Deora, Member of Rajya Sabha and Vice - President,Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai,

visit Bhavan-BBMP Public school at Srirampuram on September 16, 2013.

On a rough estimate about 25 per cent graduatesare unemployed. The new centre will impartspecialized training to such graduates, he added.

Earlier, Sri N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BhavanKarnataka welcomed the gathering and explainedthe prospects of the project.

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“Only those who are genuinely conscious about the problems

of the country and society can be good administrators”, declaredChief Minister Siddaramaiah, at a function in the Bhavan onOctober 17.

Inaugurating the Bhavan’s K M Munshi Institute for GoodGovernance jointly organised by the Bhavan’s Bangalore Kendraand Subhash Charitable Foundation, he agreed that there wasdisorder in the Government and reiterated that effecting somedesirable changes would be his priority.

He pointed out that those of his predecessors who were knownas good administrators responded to problems in society and the

Inauguration in style : Hon'ble Chief Minister Sri. Siddaramaiah gives hissignature acknowledging his first priority is Good Governence.

country. Indeed, there is no doubtthat providing a responsible andtransparent administration was theprime concern of any administratorworth the name.

In the discharge of suchresponsibility, the Chief Ministerexplained that the administration isvested in a political party throughthe power of the ballot. Hence, oneshould discharge the function of anadministrator for and on behalf ofthe electorate and not for oneself.“One must not forget that all thosenominated in the Government mustwork as the representatives ortrustees of the people”, he asserted.

Referring to the aspirationsof the people, Sri Siddaramiahdeclared that he would strive tothe utmost to serve the needs andrequirements of the poor, down-trodden and other backward classes.“That, however doesn’t mean thatthe Government is not concernedabout the interests of the others.The prime concern of a democracyis extending equal opportunities toevery individual”, he said.

In an oblique reference tothe media, which he felt haddeveloped a tendency toensitize news, Sri Siddaramaiahwas sore that news reports aboutthe impoverished and the oppressedhad lost importance in recent times.He averred that the newspaperscould play a big role in transformingsociety “by lending voice to thevoiceless”.

Complimenting Bhavanfor conceiving such a thought-provoking concept, the ChiefMinister gave away mementos to

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the members of the Sub-Committee which hadorganised the function.

Justice M N Venkatachaliah, former ChiefJustice of India, who presided over the function,

Sri. Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister and Justice. M.N. Venkatachalaia, former Chief Justice of India, lighting the lamp to mark theinaugurates Dr. K.M. Munshi Institute for Good Governance. Sri. H.R. Ananth, Vice-Chairman, BVB, Sri. Sanjay Dugar,

Trustee Subash Charitable Trust, Sri. Peeyush Jain, Hon. Treasurer, BVB, Look on.

Justice. M.N. Venkatachalaia, garlanding the Dr. K.M. Munshi' s Bust

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observed that the challenge posed by the feudal,rigid and despotic order was enormous. In thatcontext the next few years could be a trying timefor any government.

Earlier, after the invocation, Sri Peeyush Jain,Hon. Treasurer of Bhavan, welcomed the guests,Sri Sanjay Dugar, Managing Trustee of SubashCharitable Trust, introduced the members of

Hon'ble Sri. Siddaramaiah being honoured by Justice. M.N. Venkatachalaia,

Justice. M.N. Venkatachalaia, former Chief Justice of India, being honoured byChief Minister Sri. Siddaramaiah

Sub-Committeeand gave a briefaccount of theactivities of theSubhashCharitable Trust,Sri H R Ananth,CMD of BangalorePress and Vice-Chairman of theBhavan, proposeda vote ofthanks, whileSri HN Suresh,Director, Bhavan,compered theprogramme.

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At a time when our ancient traditions are

being ignored, it becomes the bounden duty ofour younger generation to see that those age-oldpractices are revived and put back on rails,observed well-known Bharathanatya dancerVani Ganapathy.

NOTED DANCER URGES YOUTH TO KEEP

OUR HERITAGE ALIVE

Inauguration the five-day Gombe Habba(dolls show) at the Bhavan, to celebrate theNavarathri festival, on Oct 5, Smt. Vani wassore that we are neglecting the observance ofsome of our sacred events and auspiciousfestivals that are part of our culture. “It is high

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time that it became the responsibility of everyoneof us to see that they are revived and not allowedto fade a way”, she added.

Dr. Mahesh Joshi, Addl, Director-Generalof Doordarshan who was chief guest on theoccasion, reminded that Gombe Habba which is

The students of Sandeepani Gurukula reciting of Devi stuties.

A scene from dolls show - Srikrishna Tulaabhaara.

part of Dasaracelebrations has aglorious history, datingback to the golden eraof Krishnadeva Rayaof Vijayanagar. Byorganizing this display,the Bhavan is bringingback to our memoryIndia’s sacred pastembedded in ourPuranas andPhilosophy.

He extendedwhole-heartedsupport to suchworthy programmesof the Bhavan andcongratulated

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Smt. Anu Visveshwar for getting up such animpressive collection of dolls.

Earlier, after the function began withthe invocation and recital of Devi Stuties by

the students of Sandeepani Gurukula,Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary ofBhavan, welcomed the gathering, Smt. SeethaRamachandra, Associate Secretary, BVB,proposed a vote of thanks.

A scene from dolls show - Mysooru Dassara

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BHAVAN MOOTS NEW JOB-ORIENTED COURSES:JOINT MoU INKED WITH TWO NGOs

Sri.K. Ajith Kumar Rai, Chairman, Suprajit Foundation, Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary BVB, Rtn. K.S. Nagendra, DistGovernor Rotary 3190, Smt. Ambika Narayan, President Rotary,Indiranagar signing the MoU at BVB.

With the Gandhi Institute for ComputerEducation and Information Technology havingbecome overwhelmingly popular, the BangaloreKendra of Bhavan has ventured to offer training ina few more occupational courses. This industrialtraining will initially cover repairing electricalgadgets, plumbing, carpentry and tailoring.

As in the case of similar other courses underits umbrella, the fee in each case is nominal withthe Bhavan providing the necessary tools.

It is fortuitous that the Bhavan in this venturehas received the backing of the RotaryIndiranagar and the Suprajit Foundation.

Accordingly, a joint Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) was signed by the twoorganizations on November 6, 2013. Sri K GRaghavan, Hon. Secretary of the Kendra whowelcomed the members, said he was happy thetwo NGOs joined hands with the Kendra, in this

noble venture and hoped that the courses willprove as successful as the computer project.

On behalf of the Suprajit Foundation, itsChairman Sri K Ajith Kumar Rai lauded theservices of the Bhavan in its manifold societalservices. He particularly referred to the Bhavan-BBMP Public School in Sriramapuram which hefelt was something worth emulating by others.

Smt. Ambika K Narayan, Rotary President,endorsed Sri Ajith Kumar’s views and saidthe Club was doubly happy to actively associateitself with an ideal organization like Bhavan.

Sri H N Suresh, Kendra Director whocompered the programme, felicitated themembers of the two NGOs with shawls andflowers. Among the others present at the functionwere Rtns. K S Nagendra and Manoj Agarwal.

Sri Peeyush Jain, Hon. Treasurer of theKendra proposed a vote of thanks.

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After signing of the MoU members proudly flashing to the viting photographers ( L to R) Sri.K. Ajith Kumar Rai, Chairman,Suprajit Foundation, Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary BVB, Sri. K.S. Nagendra, Dist Governor Rotary,

Smt. Ambika Narayan,President Rotary,Indiranagar and Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB .

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SPEAKERS LAUDAUTHOR’S DEBUTWITHHIS CLASSIC NOVEL

A good or worthy novel is one which is

endowed with the capacity to inexorably captivatethe reader, according to Prof. G. Venkatasubbiah,the famed Kannada litterateur and lexicographer.

Speaking after releasing a novel entitled‘Moonbeams and The Mango Tree” at theBhavan on October 27, he said that the bookunder reference was a case in point. The novelin English is authored by Dr.T N Dilip, a popularorthopaedic Surgen of the city.

Explaining how he had himself given upreading novels almost 30 years ago, thecentenarian Prof. G.V. who is as much recognisedas an exacting literary critic, confessed that hehad completed reading the voluminous book inthree days. He said that should speak for thefacile development of the story, impactfulnarration and impressive characterization.

Referring to the conception of the plotitself, GV praised the convincing way in whichthe author had juxtaposed ancient beliefs andcontemporary notions. The build-up of characters,both major and minor, is equally interesting, toadd to the sustaining quality of the narration,he added.

Sri S N Chandrasekhar, a senior journalist,who spoke about the book, complimentedDr.Dilip, who in his very first attempt hassucceeded in writing a fiction comparable withsome of the best in the language. He particularlymentioned the lucid style of an English writer inIndia like Manohar Mulgaonkar (Bend in theGanges, Prince) and an English author likeMargaret Mitchell (Gone With The Wind), whoperhaps wrote an only novel which became amasterpiece.

The author of the book "Moonbeams and The Mango Tree" Dr. T.N. Dilip being honoured by centenerionProf G. Venkatasubbaiah

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He said he was fascinated by the wayDr.Dilip set up the queer onset where the hero(Surya) desirous of starting his day by prostratingat the feet of his master, the pontiff of the BenakaPeetha, only to find that the latter is dead.

It is certainly an unusual beginning for astory, he asserted and went on to describe how thebuildup of the story and the characters is asfascinating, giving glimpses of the life in a HinduMonastery, campus scene in a University, as alsothe discreet romance to add spice to thenarration.

More importantly, the characterization is sonatural and impactful that an avid reader willinvoluntarily see himself in the portrayal of someof them lending credibility to the author'slifestudy. He said Dr. Dilip had done a

commendable job and hoped that the Mango Treewon’t be his only novel. Overall, he commendedthe novel to all those interested in good reading.

Author Dr.Dilip who said he wasoverwhelmed by the response he himself and hisbook received, especially thetwo eminent speakerand hoped he deserved it all. He was especiallythankful to his boyhood friend, Sri H N Suresh,Bhavan’s Director, but for whose earnestness, hiswork could not have been printed and thankedSri.H.R.Ananth of Bangalore Press for havinggot the volume ready in such a short time.

Earlier, Sri Suresh welcomed the gatheringand complimented his friend Dr.Dilip who hasflowered as a novelist of reckoning.Sri.Srinivasamurthy, General Manager of theBangalore Press proposed a vote of thanks.

Sri. S.N. Chandrasekar senior journalist being honoured bySri.H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB and Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah look on.

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